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Colin Windon (37)
But great to have some focus on the Reds who need support so hopefully they get a decent crowd.
I'm not exactly sure where the rugby clubs fit into the licensing laws, but the good Friday restrictions would likely make this very difficult, if not impossible.
Suncorp has a special exemption, but that is not simple or easy to get. The surrounding pubs and clubs operate on the state licensing laws that state drinks can only be purchased with a meal:If Suncorp and surrounding pubs can get trading on GF I’m sure there are ways to get it granted. Also I doubt the Sydney clubs playing today will be going dry.
There is some room to move here, but it likely wouldn't work for all clubs. It's a risk trying to clever with it too, liquor licensing tends to be out in force on Good Friday and the fines can be exorbitant.On Good Friday, you can sell and supply liquor from 10am to midnight, but only with a meal, in a part of the premises ordinarily set aside for dining. The meal must be prepared, served and eaten on the premises.
(Note: A meal is food that can be eaten with cutlery while seated— for example, roast beef with vegetables, lasagne, a stir-fry or a curry with rice. It is not light takeaway food like snacks, hot chips, an entree or kid's meal.)
Patrons can buy alcohol to drink with their meal from 1 hour before to 1 hour after eating their meal.
For two and a half days a year, I guess it is.Only allowed to drink/buy alcohol with a meal? What is this, Utah?
Yep, today’s a new day, you can go your hardest on the beers.Wouldn't this licensing regulation only be on Good Friday?
Yes, I bought it up in response to a suggestion that QPR should've been playing Friday games this weekend with club house events to watch the super Rugby afterwards.Wouldn't this licensing regulation only be on Good Friday?
It's a state based thing and likely goes back to the previously strong hoteliers lobby in Qld, the same reason we don't have supermarket booze.I think maybe the Brisbane vs Sydney liquor laws has something to do with the royal Easter show?
I assume they don’t really care about Easter down there if the royal show operates on a Good Friday and I assume you can get a beer at the show?
How times change. Growing up in the 50's and 60's and as a young adult in the 70's, there was absolutely no sport played on Good Friday. There were no licenced premises open. There was no sport played before 1pm on ANZAC Day either.Yes, I bought it up in response to a suggestion that QPR should've been playing Friday games this weekend with club house events to watch the super Rugby afterwards.
It's a state based thing and likely goes back to the previously strong hoteliers lobby in Qld, the same reason we don't have supermarket booze.
Christmas Day and half Day Anzac DayWouldn't this licensing regulation only be on Good Friday?
I recall Sundays split into two sessions. 10-12 then 2-4 at least until the mid to late 80sHow times change. Growing up in the 50's and 60's and as a young adult in the 70's, there was absolutely no sport played on Good Friday. There were no licenced premises open. There was no sport played before 1pm on ANZAC Day either.
Exactly. In the 70's my Rugby club existed by means of chook and meat tray raffles. Friday evening at "Ripper" Doyle's Coronation Hotel under the Grey Street Bridge near the Milk Factory, Saturday morning at Chardons Corner Hotel, Saturday afternoon at the Salisbury Hotel and Sunday's late session 2pm to 4pm at the Junction Hotel at Annerley. Hard work but great fun and the source of many great stories and great friendships forged.I recall Sundays split into two sessions. 10-12 then 2-4 at least until the mid to late 80s
Good Friday probably has more religious significance than Christmas, so I think it correct that we don’t play QPR on Good Friday/Easter. I think it is important that the players, officials & volunteers have the Easter period off - they need to be with family and friends over Easter. Anything else is just being a little selfish IMHO.Christmas Day and half Day Anzac Day
I think maybe the Brisbane vs Sydney liquor laws has something to do with the royal Easter show?
I assume they don’t really care about Easter down there if the royal show operates on a Good Friday and I assume you can get a beer at the show?